Both my daughters — one of them age 21 and one age 8 — took classes at Pencil on Paper this summer. They had such a great experience. It seriously lifted us up this summer, enriching our lives. My older daughter took Saturday drawing from Emanuel Gillespie and learned and grew so much before heading back to college. My younger daughter enjoyed a weekday art class with Dr. Valerie Gillespie and had fun creating art (and learning in the process) around themes that interested her. I love this place and am SO grateful it’s right here in Addison/Farmers Branch/North...
Read morePencil on Paper is a great Art gallery and Art studio ! Our daughter is taking Portfolio Art classes with Mr. Gillespie in preparation for Art colleges applications, and has had tremendous improvement in her art. Both Mr Gillespie and Dr. Gillespie are highly experienced working artists , educators, and passionate about art. If you are looking for a place to take Art classes, I highly recommend you look at...
Read morePencil on Paper Gallery is an exceptional art space! It not only hosts some great exhibitions but Valerie and Emmanuel serve the community by offering affordable art classes to all ages and also allow their gallery to be used for community uplift events. It’s a beautiful three story space that’s kept immaculate by its owners! I highly recommend Pencil on Paper Gallery to any visual art lovers living in or...
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